Fashion & Style Feel Confident Even Without Makeup 5:20 PM Nothing makes a woman more beautiful than the belief that she is beautiful. -Sophia Loren Makeup can definitely be a big confidence booster, but most people can't wear makeup in every life situation. It will make a huge difference in your life to learn how to feel confident even if you decide to skip your makeup some days. You can still look stunning. Find a Good Serum That Works for You No matter what age group you fall into, finding a good skincare serum is one way to achieve a desirable look without needing makeup to cover your imperfections. Not every serum will work for everyone that tries it, so you might have to try a few to find the one that works for you. Many serums are designed with anti-aging properties and work to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The beauty product review site Powdabox.com reviews products like Dermaclara Complete that provide plenty of moisture to your face and make your skin look younger. Make Your Skin Healthier Many people feel like they need to wear makeup because they're trying to hide imperfections on their skin, especially on their face. Everyone should really have their own daily skincare routine, something they do in the morning and in the evening before bed. When you build your skincare routine, it's necessary to pay attention to your skin type. The products best for you will depend on if you have dry, oily, sensitive, or combination skin. Make sure to moisturize daily and always protect your skin from the sun. Practicing Self-Affirmation Practicing self-affirmation is one of the best ways to condition your mind to develop a more positive perception of yourself. It's easy to develop a negative perception of yourself over time, but self-affirmation can undo the damage it has caused. Take the time to focus on your positive attributes and write them down in a list, starting each one off with "I am." Make two additional lists, one with things you'd like to eventually overcome and goals you wish to reach. Put these lists in a place you can view them every day and read them in the morning and at night. Spend a Little Time On Your Hair If you plan on skipping your makeup and you'd really like to somehow draw the attention away from your face, you can easily do this by styling your hair. When you spend a little extra time styling your hair, most people will notice your hair before anything else. Take good care of your hair with regular trims, deep conditioning, and avoid washing it every day because that strips the oils from your hair causing it to become dry. Groom Those Eyebrows Another way to feel more confident without makeup is to have your eyebrows groomed. Groomed brows can frame your face, defining your facial features without using makeup. If you've never gotten your eyebrows waxed, threaded, or shaved before, you probably want to stick with going to a professional for the first few times before attempting to do it yourself. Makeup doesn't define who you are as a person; it only can enhance your looks and hide away imperfections. Take time to find the confidence within you to be able to step outside barefaced and not embarrassed about it. Make an effort to take good care of yourself so you can have healthier and younger looking skin and maybe you'll be able to see that you don't need a ton of makeup to look and feel beautiful. Having a positive attitude and a big smile on your face will have a huge impact on the way people see you Do you feel comfortable without makeup? Article was made possible by site supporter Jenna B Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
Fashion & Style Halloween Treat: A Touch of Dazzle Giveaway 6:00 PM The farther we've gotten from the magic and mystery of our past, the more we've come to need Halloween. -Paula Curan Contest closed. Congrats, Linda Ruamthong! Thanks to everyone who joined. It's that time of the year when the earth turns to its most beautifully warm colors. Ahh...Fall. Do you know what I associate with Fall the most? Halloween. Although Halloween started when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off roaming ghosts from ancient times, it has eventually evolved into a secular, community-based event characterized by child-friendly activities such as trick-or-treating. (Source: History) I really enjoy what Halloween brings.4 Things I Love About Halloween 1. Harry Potter marathonA Halloween treat for the Potterheads! TV channels mostly show Harry Potter movies around this time. You can stay home and do a movie marathon and still have fun. 2. Costumes and creativityIt's exciting to look forward to the creative costumes people wear during Halloween, both kids and adults alike. What do you think would be the most popular Halloween costume this year?3. Halloween yummy treatsDessert people may have the most fun during this time. It's one good excuse to overload with sweets and candies. 4. A Touch of Dazzle Halloween GiveawayWho doesn't like gifts? Especially if they're cute, charming, and in season! That's why I love teaming up with A Touch of Dazzle to host a fun giveaway for the lucky few. A Touch of Dazzle Halloween Giveaway Last year I gave lucky Halloween Giveaway winners a charm locket and gift cards. I'm teaming up with A Touch of Dazzle again for another awesome giveaway this year. There are 2 gifts waiting for you: Enter below and win a charming Halloween locket, andShop any item at A Touch of Dazzle and for $19.99 or more worth of purchase, get a coupon code for a FREE Halloween charm pack (the offer will show up when you click CHECKOUT, then you can add it to your cart). Halloween charm locketCharms vary by locket choiceVariations include the Scary witch flying by the Moon enamel charm, Spooky Ghost enamel charm, Jack-o-Lantern enamel charm, Autumn ripe pumpkin enamel charm, Black Cat enamel charm, Candy Corn enamel charm, Booo! Enamel charm, Purple witch hat enamel charm, and of course, black and orange crystals. All in a quality stainless steel floating locket. Halloween Charm Pack Amazon is restrictive on jewelry shipping internationally, so this contest is only for US residents. Enter below to win a dazzling Halloween Charm locket: 👉 A Dazzling Halloween Charm AND Charm Set Giveaway 👈 Your Halloween will be more enchanting and magical with these awesome charm giveaways. Good luck! What do you like most about Halloween? Who are you going to this year?Would you like to join this fun giveaway and get these gorgeous Halloween charms?👉 A Dazzling Halloween Charm AND Charm Set Giveaway 👈
Fashion & Style Best Hairstyle Trends for Fall 2016 5:45 PM Life is too short to have boring hairstyles. Guest blog by Maureen Mizrahi Fall is here, and the season is welcoming a whole new trend of beautiful hair. Say goodbye to the prim and proper stick straight locks. Thanks to 2016 New York Fashion Week, diverse hairstyles are in. From all new colors to cuts and hairstyles, it seems a care free look is making a comeback this season. Best Hairstyle Trends for Fall 2016 Curls Curls are back in every way shape and form. From tight ringlets to loose waves, crimped styles, and big curls, these careless styles are sure to add character whether one has short or long hair. Step away from the straightener, and embrace the curling iron, or just go au natural! Buy some hair mousse to enhance curls and add volume. Short Cuts Forget about last year’s A-line, the Pixie cut is making waves across the nation. Ruby Rose rocks a new short do’ with a cheekbone length cut. Kate Mara looks stunning with her swept away auburn color pixie cut. Taylor Swift has also embraced a trendy little strawberry blonde shag recently and let's not forget about Kylie Jenner and her wig collection of powerful looking bobs. For those interested in taking their length to a whole new level ask for a mid-length cut with choppy layers. Bun Updos Say goodbye to the ponytail and welcome the knotted bun. Through intricate twists, custom loops, and sleek back looks, these cool updos are here to stay. Instagrammers are even taking videos showcasing their beautiful long locks by tying knots in their hair and letting it loose! These fun knots can be customized to fit anyone’s personality whether wearing two buns on top of the head like Miley Cyrus, or a fixed knot in the back appropriate for work. Reds The colorful hair trend continues to be on the rise. Fall reds are still in. For those with blonde hair opt for a strawberry champagne color. Another popular right now is the pumpkin spice, and no, it's not a latte. Pumpkin Spice has shades of blonde, chestnut and copper to add a dimensional look similar to the many hues of fall leaves. For those looking for something a bit brighter, a "warm peach" is a vibrant look that looks excellent on all skin tones. For brunettes, opt for auburn or burgundy hair colors. Grey Colors The grey ombre is another hot style to look out for during this dark season. Shades of dark grey lead in lighter shades creating a chic alternative look to color. Or add a dash of color with the Smokey Lilac which appears as a deep grayish purple down to a pale foggy lavender. As if the hair pastel trend wasn't reminiscent of Candyland enough, now there's Watermelon. Just like a watermelon, deep shades of green transition into bright pink. Platinum Blonde Platinum blonde may be making a comeback in Fall 2016. How ironic it crept right over summer? Kylie Jenner, Fergie, Orlando Bloom, and Justin Bieber are some of the many celebrities to rock the light bold shade. Or, for those who aren't ready to go quite that bright, Bronde is another it color celebs are gravitating toward. Selena Gomez recently stepped out wearing the caramel mixture of brown and blonde colors. About the Author: Maureen Mizrahi Passionate writer, yogi, coffee drinker, and wanderer. Loves to write about beauty, fashion and travel. Follow Maureen on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Visit her website Indie Travel Photos provided by guest blogger Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
Lux Thinking Aloud Dear Faithful Blog Followers 8:39 PM Dear Faithful Blog Followers, THANK YOU! You don't know how thankful I am that you let me into your everyday (or so) schedules. For the times you drop by and waste a minute or two to check my posts from trivial to deep, personal ones. For every kind and sweet comments you leave (even those who only leave copy pasted comments or a generic "Great post", "Thanks for sharing", "This is nice" no matter what the topic is.) For the concerned ones who would send me an email or DM to let me know they couldn't leave a comment because of some error or that something's wrong with my page. Or letting me know how much they appreciate what they read or that I can count on them to support me. For the interactive ones who answers my calls to action. Especially to those who have been faithful blog followers since I started. Thank you. We were strangers, I became your fan, and now considers you as friends. I feel like I know you through your blogs and through the comments you leave here. I feel like I have friends and families around the globe and I told myself that if I ever get the chance to visit your countries, I hope to catch up with you over coffee (or tea). Forgive me My dear ones, I apologize for the times you come here and expect a good, uplifting post from me and find sponsored posts instead. I try to still incorporate the usual "personal" touch in each. Please understand that this girl here is a freelancer and that this is one of the ways to earn a living. This girl's gotta earn some dough, right? Gotta turn that passion into profit, and hopefully never lose the purpose along the way. Business bloggers advice to stick to a genre because a confused visitor will automatically leave and not come back. So, I thank you for not getting tired of checking on me even when you can't predict what's waiting for you in my little space. Thank you that whether I write something personal---my heartaches and travels---general, or feature a product or service, or introduce you to a friend, you still choose to stick around. I'm just a girl who finds writing therapeutic since time immemorial, but you affirmed to me that this is my life purpose, and now you're helping me earn a little profit through your visits. I know Thanksgiving is still a few weeks from now, but I want to express what this grateful heart contains. Come, journey with me... I don't know where my blogging would take me in the coming years. I didn't really start this with business goals in mind. This only served as my venue for venting out immature feelings and simple opinions. But, here I am now. Sure I haven't posted a viral article but it's enough to know that somehow, I touched people's lives in the littlest way I do. I hope that in the coming years, as I continue to pursue this "penniless" passion (so others say), you'd still be there for me. As I will always be here to make sure I serve my purpose: to make you feel less alone. Dearest faithful blog followers friends, thank you very much from the bottom of my heart. Yours, In Our Darkest Hour In My Deepest Despair Will You Still Care? Will You Be There? In My Trials And My Tribulations Through Our Doubts And Frustrations In My Violence In My Turbulence Through My Fear And My Confessions In My Anguish And My Pain Through My Joy And My Sorrow In The Promise Of Another Tomorrow I'll Never Let You Part For You're Always In My Heart. -Will You Be There / Michael Jackson
Health & Wellness 5 Simple Ways to Destress At Your Desk 1:18 AM 5 Simple Ways to Destress At Your Desk Hours spent in front of your computer every day. Zoom fatigue. Dreadful deadlines.On a scale of 1-10, how stressed are you? Sadly, not everyone has the means and time to go on vacation to relax and unwind. So, how to destress yourself after work or while still sitting at your desk?You can do some activities to cool off when the going gets tough. Try these 5 simple ways to destress at your desk and reduce anxiety. 1. BreatheWe often take our breathing for granted. Not knowing that proper breathing can help calm our minds and bodies. Deep breathing sends a message to your brain to relax. It's one of the best ways to lower your stress level.Before you open another URGENT email...Before you respond to that irate customer review...Before you start on your tedious task...Remember to take a deep, relaxing breath.Follow this breathing exercise GIF from Do You Yoga:2. Play good musicGood music means melodic, calming tunes and fun, encouraging lyrics. But if loud rock music is your cup of tea, go ahead and have a dose of it. Just be careful not to listen to lyrics promoting violence or hatred, as it could rile you up instead. Psychology Today reports the immediate psychological and medical benefits of music: increased happinessless stressreduced depression symptomsgreater autonomy (self-directing freedom)increased competence, hope, and optimism Giphy 3. Play gamesAll work and no play make Jack a dull boy. Playing games can keep your mind off the cause of your worry or stress. If only for a little while. There are many online games to choose from that suit your mood. Playing games (in moderation) is beneficial. Games can boost your memory and creativity, help you make faster decisions, and lessens stress. Be sure to time yourself so you stay focused and remember your tasks. Giphy 4. Eat mood-lifting foodsGood news! You can eat your way out of stress. Have you heard of Kratom? Higher doses of this herb can have a mild euphoric effect — helping to uplift the mood and promote better clarity of thought. You can find more information about this plant on Kratom.org.The following can also help boost your mood:dark chocolatesfruits: strawberries, blueberries, citrus, acerola cherries, and avocadohigh in fiber vegetables: broccoli, kale, Swiss chard, Brussel sproutsherbs and spices: chamomile, turmeric, saffron, passionflower, parsleynuts: almonds, pistachio, walnutsDrinking certain herbal teas can also help you relax. Buzzfeed 5. Stay optimisticSometimes, things don't go our way. Choose to be happy. Worrying or stressing out will not solve the problem. It will only delay you from finding a solution. Moreover, it could cloud your judgment. So, cheer up.Breathe, sing, play, eat, and be merry. Giphy Bonus: Color your worries awayForget about the deadlines and clients for a while. Instead, take out your coloring pens and adult coloring book.Here are some reviews:"I have anxiety and ADD, which helps calm me down and keep me occupied for an extended period so I can relax and regroup.""It has been integral to keeping my anxiety and depression at bay.""Each one leaves you feeling happier about the day when you sit this book down." How do you destress at your desk? Share your tips in the comment below! This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you make a purchase after clicking on a link, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
